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tragedy

/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

un evento muy triste que causa gran sufrimiento o pérdida.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

El terremoto fue una terrible tragedia para todo el país.

Es una tragedia que tanta gente perdiera sus hogares en el incendio.

Full Definition

A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.

Related Words

Word Family:
tragedytragediestragictragically

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